Thermal Ablation Versus Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Thermal ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition where one or more of the parathyroid glands produce excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The treatment involves using heat to destroy the overactive parathyroid tissue. This can be done through various methods such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation(MWA).

Parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands in cases of hyperparathyroidism.